Cajun Style Shrimp Scampi Rice

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Ingredients

• Rice:
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 1/4 cup celery minced
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Shrimp:
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Lemon zest
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Finely chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In a pot over medium heat, add butter, onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté veggies for about 5 minutes, and then add the seasoning. Stir in the rice and toss well to coat.

Once the grains are lightly golden, stir in the chicken broth. Cover and simmer to cook for about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked and all the liquid has absorbed, fluff with a fork.

Rub the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until seared but not fully cooked. Removed from pan and set aside.

Add garlic to the pan, sauté for a minute, and then stir in the butter. Pour the white wine and lemon juice and allow to thicken.

Turn off the heat and toss the shrimp and parsley in the sauce. Serve over the rice.